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Governor Parson grants eight pardons, commutes two sentences

By KC Reporter | May 31, 2024

Jefferson City — For the months of April and May 2024, Governor Mike Parson granted eight pardons and approved two commutations pursuant to Article IV, Section 7 of the Constitution of the State of Missouri. Official documents have been filed with the appropriate government agencies and have been sent to the individuals.

How many Cass County students played sports on collegiate teams in 2022?

By KC Reporter | May 31, 2024

Cass County's only university had 28.8% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

Mexican national sentenced for trafficking over 88 pounds of meth

By KC Reporter | May 31, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Mexican national has been sentenced in federal court after more than 88 pounds of methamphetamine was found in the trunk of a car in which he was traveling on Interstate 70.

Ozark woman pleads guilty to selling counterfeit Louis Vuitton items online

By KC Reporter | May 31, 2024

An Ozark, Missouri woman pleaded guilty in federal court today to selling counterfeit Louis Vuitton bracelets and other items online.

8.5% of Jackson County students on collegiate teams in 2022

By KC Reporter | May 30, 2024

Jackson County universities had 8.5% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

KC Reporter area weekly mass times

By KC Reporter | May 30, 2024

The following parishes in the KC Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Acting governor requests FEMA assessment after severe storms in southern Missouri

By KC Reporter | May 30, 2024

Jefferson City — Acting Governor Mike Kehoe announced today that the state has requested the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) participate in joint preliminary damage assessments (PDAs) in Barry, Butler, Carter, Howell, New Madrid, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard, and Texas counties. This follows severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes that occurred from May 19 to May 27. The request initiates the process of obtaining federal disaster assistance for these counties.

Former Rockhurst High Schoo player Stone Hewlett’s collegiate team to play in the NCAA D1 Baseball Championship starting Friday, May 31

By KC Reporter | May 30, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number one seed.

Chuck Ingram, former Rockhurst High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By KC Reporter | May 30, 2024

They open the tournament against Louisiana Tech Bulldogs.

Phil Brennaman, former Oak Park High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By KC Reporter | May 30, 2024

First game takes place on Friday, May 31.

Former Rockhurst High Schoo player Will Walsh’s collegiate team to play in the NCAA D1 Baseball Championship starting Friday, May 31

By KC Reporter | May 30, 2024

They open the tournament against Florida Gators.

Troy Wansing, former Staley High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By KC Reporter | May 30, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number one seed.

Catholic Vote President: Butker commencement ‘had a huge impact in the public square’ for the better

By KC Reporter | May 29, 2024

Catholic Vote President Brian Burch said Kansas City Chiefs’ Kicker Harrison Butker’s commencement speech where he shared his Catholic beliefs has “had a huge impact in the public square.”

Governor Parson places two constitutional amendments on August primary ballot

By KC Reporter | May 28, 2024

Jefferson City — Governor Mike Parson announced today that Amendment 1 (SJR 26) and Amendment 4 (SJR 38) will be placed on the ballot for the August Primary Election. This year's primary election is scheduled for August 6, 2024.

Houston woman pleads guilty to COVID-19 fraud scheme

By KC Reporter | May 24, 2024

A Houston, Texas woman has pleaded guilty in federal court to fraudulently receiving Missouri and Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act unemployment benefits using the identity information of numerous other persons.

Springfield man indicted for alleged timeshare fraud scheme

By KC Reporter | May 24, 2024

A Springfield, Mo., business owner has been indicted by a federal grand jury for a timeshare fraud scheme and for failing to pay over $333,000 in federal taxes withheld from his employees’ paychecks.

Kansas City enacts new regulations targeting illegal dumping

By KC Reporter | May 24, 2024

The Kansas City Council has enacted several measures to address illegal dumping within the community. Resolution No. 240456 and Ordinance No. 240458, sponsored by Councilmembers Crispin Rea and Melissa Patterson Hazley, aim to enhance enforcement and penalties related to illegal dumping. Additionally, Ordinance No. 240445, sponsored by Councilmember Melissa Robinson, seeks to introduce a comprehensive curbside refuse collection system and strengthen measures against illegal dumping in the city's right-of-way.

Kansas City daycare owner sentenced for fraud scheme totaling over $770K

By KC Reporter | May 24, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Kansas City day care owner was sentenced in federal court today for her role in a conspiracy that resulted in a $653,329 tax loss to the federal government and fraudulently collecting almost $120,000 in government benefits she was not entitled to receive.

Kansas City woman pleads guilty in $240K email fraud scheme

By KC Reporter | May 23, 2024

A Kansas City, Mo., woman pleaded guilty in federal court today to laundering more than $240,000 she unlawfully obtained from a New York business as part of an email compromise scheme.

New extended hours for assessment and collection offices

By KC Reporter | May 23, 2024

Assessment and Collection offices will be open from 8 a.m. until noon every third Saturday of the month starting in June.

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News from May 2024

Governor Parson grants eight pardons, commutes two sentences

How many Cass County students played sports on collegiate teams in 2022?

Mexican national sentenced for trafficking over 88 pounds of meth

Ozark woman pleads guilty to selling counterfeit Louis Vuitton items online

8.5% of Jackson County students on collegiate teams in 2022

KC Reporter area weekly mass times

Acting governor requests FEMA assessment after severe storms in southern Missouri

Former Rockhurst High Schoo player Stone Hewlett’s collegiate team to play in the NCAA D1 Baseball Championship starting Friday, May 31

Chuck Ingram, former Rockhurst High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

Phil Brennaman, former Oak Park High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

Former Rockhurst High Schoo player Will Walsh’s collegiate team to play in the NCAA D1 Baseball Championship starting Friday, May 31

Troy Wansing, former Staley High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

Catholic Vote President: Butker commencement ‘had a huge impact in the public square’ for the better

Governor Parson places two constitutional amendments on August primary ballot

Houston woman pleads guilty to COVID-19 fraud scheme

Springfield man indicted for alleged timeshare fraud scheme

Kansas City enacts new regulations targeting illegal dumping

Kansas City daycare owner sentenced for fraud scheme totaling over $770K

Kansas City woman pleads guilty in $240K email fraud scheme

New extended hours for assessment and collection offices

Kansas City woman charged with using stolen identities in $1.9 million fraud scheme

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